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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, October 22, 2012
Administration & Public Works (A&PW) Committee meets at 5:45 p.m.
Planning & Development (P&D) Committee meets at 7:15 pm
City Council meeting convenes immediately after the conclusion of
the P&D Committee meeting
ORDER OF BUSINESS
(I) Roll Call – Begin with Alderman Tendam
(II) Mayor Public Announcements and Proclamations
Tag’s Bakery & Pastry Shop 75th Anniversary
(III) City Manager Public Announcements
Bike Friendly Community Award
New City Website and 311 Features
(IV) Communications: City Clerk
(V) Citizen Comment
Members of the public are welcome to speak at City Council meetings. As part of the Council
agenda, a period for citizen comments shall be offered at the commencement of each regular
Council meeting. Those wishing to speak should sign their name, address and the agenda item
or topic to be addressed on a designated participation sheet. If there are five or fewer speaker s,
fifteen minutes shall be provided for Citizen Comment. If there are more than five speakers, a
period of forty-five minutes shall be provided for all comment, and no individual shall speak longer
than three minutes. The Mayor will allocate time among the speakers to ensure that Citizen
Comment does not exceed forty-five minutes. The business of the City Council shall commence
forty-five minutes after the beginning of Citizen Comment. Aldermen do not respond during
Citizen Comment. Citizen Comment is intended to foster dialogue in a respectful and civil
manner. Citizen comments are requested to be made with these guidelines in mind.
(VI) Special Orders of Business
(SP1) Northwestern University Application for Appeal of Preservation
Commission Denial
(SP2) Sidewalk Maintenance
City Council Agenda October 22, 2012 Page 2 of 8
10/19/2012 3:30 PM
(VII) Consent Agenda: Alderman Rainey
(VIII) Report of the Standing Committees
Administration & Public Works - Alderman Grover
Planning & Development - Alderman Fiske
Human Services - Alderman Holmes
(IX) Call of the Wards
(Aldermen shall be called upon by the Mayor to announce or provide information
about any Ward or City matter which an Alderman desires to bring before the
Council.) {Council Rule 2.1(10)}
(X) Executive Session
(XI) Adjournment
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
(SP1) Northwestern University Application for Appeal to City Council of
Preservation Commission Decision Denying Certificate of Appropriateness
for 1841 Sheridan Road – Visitor Center and 435 Car Parking Garage
Staff recommends that the City Council accept Northwestern University’s
Application for Appeal to Council in regard to the Preservation Commission’s
denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a Visitor Center
and 435 car parking garage at 1841 Sheridan Road.
For Action
(SP2) 50/50 Sidewalk Maintenance Program
The Public Works Department will make a presentation on the 50/50 Sidewalk
Maintenance Program. The presentation will focus on how temporary
maintenance is performed.
For Discussion
CONSENT AGENDA
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 24, 2012
(M2) Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of October 8, 2012
ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
(A1) City of Evanston Payroll through 10/07/12 $2,619,383.11
(A2) City of Evanston Bills FY2012 10/23/12 $2,686,300.59
City Council Agenda October 22, 2012 Page 3 of 8
10/19/2012 3:30 PM
(A3) Approval of Contract for Insurance Consulting Services with Mesirow
Financial Services, Inc. (RFP 12-168)
Staff recommends City Council authorization for the City Manager to sign a
contract for Insurance Consulting Services with Mesirow Financial Services, Inc.,
(353 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL) in the total amount of $49,500. Funding is
provided in the Insurance Fund Account 7800.62615.
For Action
(A4) Approval to Provide Free Holiday Parking in the City’s Three Downtown
Self-Park Garages and Lot 60 Located at 1234 Chicago Avenue
The Transportation/Parking Committee and City staff recommend approval to
provide free holiday parking in the City’s three Downtown Self-Park Garages and
Lot 60 located at 1234 Chicago Avenue on weekdays between 5 p.m. and 12
midnight and all day on Saturday beginning Thursday, November 22, 2012
through Tuesday, January 1, 2013.
For Action
(A5) Approval of Chicago Transit Authority Intergovernmental Agreement
Staff recommends City Council authorization for the City Manager to sign a
three-year intergovernmental agreement between the Chicago Transit Authority
(CTA) and Evanston Police Department for uniformed patrols on the CTA purple
line and CTA elevated platforms. Funding provided by the CTA is estimated at
$200,112 per calendar year with a contract rate of $38 per hour.
For Action
(A6) Approval of District 202 Rock Salt Agreement for 2012/2013
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to sign an a greement
with Evanston School District 202 for the sale of rock salt in the amount of $66.67
per ton which includes a 10% administration and handling fee for the period
November 15, 2012 through April 15, 2013.
For Action
(A7) Approval of District 65 Rock Salt Agreement for 2012/2013
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement
with Evanston School District 65 for the sale of rock salt in the amount of $66.67
per ton which includes a 10% administration and handling fee for the period
November 15, 2012 through April 15, 2013.
For Action
City Council Agenda October 22, 2012 Page 4 of 8
10/19/2012 3:30 PM
(A8) Resolution 71-R-12 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the
Village of Skokie for Use of the Fire Station 17 - Training Facility
Staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an Inter-
Governmental Agreement (IGA) with the Village of Skokie. The IGA is for the
use and maintenance of the Village of Skokie - Fire Station 17 – Training Tower,
located at 8157 Central Park in Skokie, Illinois. The initial participation cost to the
City of Evanston will be $286,000. Funding will be provided by the Capital
Improvement Program Project Number 415829. Funding after the initial capital
improvement for annual maintenance costs will be provided by Fire Department
account 2305. 62360.
For Action
(A9) Resolution 72-R-12 Authorizing the Transfer of $704,263 of Motor Fuel Tax
Funds for General Maintenance of Streets
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 72-R-12 by which City Council would
authorize the transfer of $704,263 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for general
maintenance of streets by City forces. The fund transfer was approved as part of
2012 budget.
For Action
(A10) Resolution 74-R-12 Approving Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook
County (SWANCC) as a Listed Entity for Health Insurance
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 74-R-12 authorizing the City Manager
to execute an intergovernmental agreement with SWANCC for the provision of
health insurance as a component unit of the City within the Intergovernmental
Personal Benefits Cooperative (IPBC). SWANCC will be responsible for all
insurance premium costs and fees and will also receive increases/decreases in
plan costs equal to the City’s plan costs each year.
For Action
(A11) Ordinance 62-O-12; Amending the City Code and the Civil Service
Commission Rules
Staff requests consideration of Ordinance 62 -O-12, which amends Title 2,
Chapter 3 of the City Code to address state law amendments to the Fire
Department hiring process, expands the number and role of the commissioners
in the hiring process for new police officers and firefighters, and addresses
changes in the hiring practices within the Division of Human Resources.
For Introduction
(A12) Ordinance 116-O-12, to Add “Drive” as an Available Street Designation
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 116-O-12 which amends Section 7-2-3
of the Evanston City Code of 2012, as amended, (the “Code”) to include “drive”
as an available street designation.
For Introduction
City Council Agenda October 22, 2012 Page 5 of 8
10/19/2012 3:30 PM
(A13) Ordinance 126-O-12, Amending Ordinance 28-O-11 Authorizing the City to
Borrow Funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Water
Pollution Control Loan Program
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 126-O-12 modifying previously adopted
Ordinance 28-O-11 that authorized the City to borrow funds from the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency Water Pollution Control Loan Program for the
construction of the Large Diameter Sewer Rehabilitation Phase I project. This
ordinance modifies Ordinance 28-O-11 authorizing the City to borrow up to
$4,000,000. The debt service will be paid from the Sewer Fund.
For Introduction
(A14) Ordinance 113-O-12, Increasing the number of Class B Liquor Licenses
Permitting Issuance to 27 Live
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 113-O-12, which amends Subsection
3-4-6-(B) of the Evanston City Code of 2012 (“City Code”), as amended, to
increase the number of Class B liquor licenses from 16 to 17 to permit issuance
of a liquor license to 27 Live, LLC, 1012 -14 Church Street .
For Introduction
(A15) Ordinance 118-O-12, Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses
Due to the Closure of Mecafresh
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 118 -O-12, which amends Subsection
3-4-6-(D) of the Evanston City Code of 2012 (“City Code”), as amended, to
decrease the number of Class D liquor licenses from 25 to 24 due to the closure
of Mecafresh, 1840 Oak Avenue.
For Introduction
(A16) Ordinance 122-O-12, Increasing the Number of Class Y Liquor Licenses
Permitting Issuance to Wine Goddess, LLC
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 122-O-12, which amends Subsection
3-4-6-(Y) of the Evanston City Code of 2012 (“City Code”), as amended, to
increase the number of Class Y liquor licenses from two to three to permit
issuance to Wine Goddess, LLC, 702 Main Street.
For Introduction
(A17) Ordinance 123-O-12, Increasing the Number of Class B1 Liquor Licenses
Permitting Issuance to Cheesie’s Evanston, LLC
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 123-O-12, which amends Subsection
3-4-6-(B1) of the Evanston City Code of 2012 (“City Cod e”), as amended, to
increase the number of Class B1 liquor licenses from five to six to permit
issuance to Cheesie’s Evanston, LLC, d/b/a Cheesie’s Pub & Grub, 622 Davis
Street.
For Introduction
City Council Agenda October 22, 2012 Page 6 of 8
10/19/2012 3:30 PM
(A18) Ordinance 124-O-12, Increasing the Number of Class B1 Liquor Licenses
Permitting Issuance to Clarke’s on Orrington, Inc. (d/b/a JT’s Bar and Grill)
Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 124-O-12, which amends Subsection
3-4-6-(B1) of the Evanston City Code of 2012 (“City Code”), as amended, to
increase the number of Class B1 liquor licenses to seven (with adoption of
Ordinance 123-O-12) to permit issuance to Clarke’s on Orrington, Inc., d/b/a JT’s
Bar and Grill, 1639 Orrington. Suspension of the Rules is requested for
Introduction and Action by City Council on October 22. 2012.
For Introduction and Action
(A19) Ordinance 128-O-12: Visitors Center Fire Lane Construction Project
Agreement and Lease Agreement with Northwestern University
Staff requests consideration of Ordinance 128-O-12, authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a Project Agreement and a Lease Agreement
with Northwestern University for City-owned property located at the northeast
corner of Sheridan Road and Campus Drive.
For Introduction
(A20) Ordinance 109-O-12, Amending Title 3, Chapter 4, Section 6 of the City Code
to Create a Liquor License Classification for Craft Breweries
Ordinance 109-O-12 amends Title 3, Chapter 4, Section 6 of the Evanston City
Code of 2012, as amended (“Code”), to create a liquor license classification
applicable to craft beer breweries. If adopted, Class P-1 liquor licensees will be
permitted to offer for retail sale their craft beer for consumption onsite or offsite.
This ordinance was introduced at the October 8, 2012 City Council meeting.
For Action
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(P1) Ordinance 69-O-12 Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Remove the
Prohibition on Drive-Through as a Special Use on the Property Located at
2628 Gross Point Road (Chase Bank)
Evanston Plan Commission and staff recommend that the City Council approve
Ordinance 69-O-12 to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Central Street Overlay
District (oCSC) Subarea 6, to allow consideration of a Chase Bank drive -through
as a special use only on the parcel at 2628 Gross Point Road.
For Introduction
(P2) Ordinance 119-O-12 Amending the Approved Planned Development at 635
Chicago Avenue (Walgreens)
City staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance 119 -O-12, amending the
Planned Development as granted in Ordinance 36-O-12 adopted May 14, 2012
by the Evanston City Council for the development of a new Walgreens at 635
Chicago Avenue.
For Introduction
City Council Agenda October 22, 2012 Page 7 of 8
10/19/2012 3:30 PM
(P3) Ordinance 120-O-12, Granting a Special Use for Northwestern University
Scoreboards at 2250 Sheridan Road
Zoning Board of Appeals, Sign Revie w and Appeals Board, and City staff
recommend the adoption of Ordinance 120 -O-12 granting a special use permit
for scoreboards at 2250 Sheridan Road. The applicant has complied with all
zoning requirements and meets all of the standards of a Special Use f or the T2
District.
For Introduction
(P4) Ordinance 121-O-12, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant at 843
Dodge Avenue (The Famous Burrito)
Zoning Board of Appeals and City staff recommend the adoption of Ordinance
121-O-12 granting a special use permit for the operation of a Type 2 Restaurant at
843 Dodge Avenue. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and
meets all of the standards of a Special Use for the C1 District. The applicant plans
to open The Famous Burrito, an owner-operated eat-in and takeout restaurant on
the southeast corner of Dodge Avenue and Main Street.
For Introduction
(P5) Ordinance 72-O-12 Amending the Zoning Ordinance – Residential Building
Height, Dormer Size and Location, Half Stories, Accessory Struc ture Height,
and Legal Nonconformities in the R1, R2, R3, R4 and R4a Districts
The Plan Commission and City staff recommend adoption of the proposed
regulation changes for residential building height, dormer size and location, half
stories, accessory structure height, and legal nonconformities in the R1-R4a
Districts. This ordinance was introduced at the October 8, 2012 City Council
meeting.
For Action
APPOINTMENTS
(APP1)For Appointment To:
Arts Council Greg Allen
Arts Council Lisa Degliantoni
MEETINGS SCHEDULED THROUGH OCTOBER 2012
Upcoming Aldermanic Committee Meetings:
Wed, Oct 24 6:00 PM Transportation/Parking Committee
Wed, Oct 24 7:30 PM Economic Development Committee
Mon, Oct 29 7:00 PM City Council Meeting: Budget Discussion
City Council Agenda October 22, 2012 Page 8 of 8
10/19/2012 3:30 PM
Order and agenda items are subject to change.
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